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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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